Just ask John Swanson, who, after his group disbanded in 2011, couldn’t shake the musical
memories.

“It felt so natural to play together,” said Swanson, 33, of Grandview Heights. His band,
Besieus, called it quits when the singer-guitarist moved to Colorado.

The separation was temporary. Besieus rose again after Swanson’s return to central Ohio last
November.

The guys will share the love on Saturday in Victory’s.

Q: How did the band form?

A: Salvatore (Porchia) and Casey (Ward) had come to be inseparable musically through various
projects. When Ben (Shapter) moved back to Columbus, those three got together to form a new
project.

They invited me to jam, essentially auditioning for a spot. This was five summers ago.

It was powerful and smooth off the bat. I’ve jammed with a lot of folks but never with a group
that jelled so well so quickly.

Our first practices were a mash-up of epic psychedelic jams and angular, biting rock riffs.

Q: What does the band’s name mean?

A: It’s made-up. Salvatore is a Web developer; he wanted something no one else had, something
that was unique.

Q: How would you describe your music?

A: Akin to Pink Floyd, Built To Spill, Fugazi, Faith No More. It’s pretty much rock ’n’ roll
with little hints of spice from funk, blues, a little bit of punk thrown into it.

Q: What has changed most since reuniting?

A: Our sound has evolved — the same way people do — but still informed by looseness within the
tight structure of our sets to allow for some improvisation. The songs we play now that are culled
from jams become way more focused.

Q: Could you share the best quote you’ve heard about your band?

A: Michael Irwin (a talent booker and co-owner of the nightclub Circus) told us that our most
recent show there was the best of ours he’s heard — which tells me that the time and effort is
continually paying off.